Read This First! ... Info About Pregnancy (Page 1)

It doesn't matter what your story is, when you had your period, how many times you had sex, if he did or didnt, if you're on birth control, whether or not the condom broke, or anything. You always have a chance of being pregnant, and that's exactly what we're going to tell you. So before you post, test! You can test 4 days before your first missed period, so don't ask us your chances of being pregnant, just test!!

Common things that can mess up your cycle:
1) stress
2) starting birth control
3) stopping birth control
4) switching birth control methods
5) puberty and natural horomonal changes
6) not eating enough or dieting
7) taking horomones, steroids, or other prescription drugs
8 ) illness

the science bit.

*sperm can live for upto 5 days inside the female body.

*an egg is viable for upto 36 hours after ovulation.

*ovulation typically occurs 14 days before not after your period (regardless of cycle length).

*it is rare for the luteal (post ovulation) phase to change, a longer cycle usually means you ovulate later.

*it is impossible to know exactly when you ovulate, without being a dedicated long term charter. Therefore it is impossible to say exactly when you are fertile.

*pregnancy is a risk you take any time you have sex (even on b/c because that is only, at best, 98-99% effective).

*day one of the cycle is the first day of bleeding.

*therefore your window of highest fertility is from 5 days prior to ovulation until 2 days after.

Based on an average 28 day cycle - days 09 - 16
based on an average 30 day cycle - days 10 - 18
based on an average 35 day cycle - days 15 - 23
based on an average 40 day cycle - days 20 - 28

this does not mean that you can't get pregnant at any other time, because it is possible dependant on your own personal cycle and time of ovulation - these are just typical averages for the window when are are most likely to be most fertile.

ok! Here goes - questions on a postcard please.


scrotum - this sac hangs outside the body and holds the testicles and epididymis. The scrotum automatically tightens up to keep the testicles warm or hangs low to help cool them off.


testicles - the 2 testicles, or testes, produce and store millions of tiny sperm cells. The testicles are oval-shaped and grow to be about 2 inches (5 centimeters) in length and 1 inch (3 centimeters) in diameter. The testicles are also part of the endocrine system because they produce hormones, including testosterone.


epididymis - a set of coiled tubes (one for each testicle) that connects to the vas deferens.


seminal vesicle - are sac-like structures attached to the vas deferens to the side of the bladder

prostate gland - produces some of the parts of semen, surrounds the ejaculatory ducts at the base of the urethra, just below the bladder.


vas deferens - a muscular tube that passes upward alongside the testicles and transports the sperm-containing fluid called semen

bladder - where urine collects.


urethra - the channel that carries the semen to the outside of the body through the penis. The urethra is also part of the urinary system because it is also the channel through which urine passes as it leaves the bladder and exits the body.


penis - made up of 2 parts: the shaft and the glans. The shaft is the main part of the penis and the glans is the tip (sometimes called the head). At the end of the glans is a small slit or opening, which is where semen and urine exit the body through the urethra. The inside of the penis is made of a spongy tissue that can expand and contract.


sperm production - once a male has reached puberty, he will produce millions of sperm cells every day. Each sperm is extremely small: only 1/600 of an inch (0.05 millimeters) long. Sperm develop in the testicles within a system of tiny tubes called the seminiferous tubules. At birth, these tubules contain simple round cells, but during puberty, testosterone and other hormones cause these cells to transform into sperm cells. The cells divide and change until they have a head and short tail, like tadpoles. The head contains genetic material (genes). The sperm use their tails to push themselves into the epididymis, where they complete their development. It takes sperm about 4 to 6 weeks to travel through the epididymis.


The sperm then move to the vas deferens, or sperm duct. The seminal vesicles and prostate gland produce a whitish fluid called seminal fluid, which mixes with sperm to form semen when a male is sexually stimulated. The penis, which usually hangs limp, becomes hard when a male is sexually excited. Tissues in the penis fill with blood and it becomes stiff and erect (an erection). The rigidity of the erect penis makes it easier to insert into the female's vagina during sexual intercourse. When the erect penis is stimulated, muscles around the reproductive organs contract and force the semen through the duct system and urethra. Semen is pushed out of the male's body through his urethra - this process is called ejaculation. Each time a guy ejaculates, it can contain 250 - 500 million sperm.

Me and my boyfriend were fondling and, like you said, if there close contact between genital areas you may get pregnant. Well im slightly different, i was naked and he had his boxers on and we dry humped but i could feel that his boxers were wet.
Is there a chance of me being pregnant?

you cannot get pregnant from dry sex.

you can (rarely) get pregnant when your tubes are tied...happened to me lol

you can be pregnant and still get your period?

more info, please and thanks.

It's not really your period-- it would just be vaginal bleeding.
And some women-- not all or even most-- experience this.

vaginal bleeding?? explain please??

me and my boyfriend tried rubbing our genitals but not inside of me.. so even he cums but not inside of me i wont get pregnant? my cycle is regular btw.

can the vaginal bleeding be heavy if your pregnant?

me and my bf had sex three days ago and ever since then i've been stressed out as the what ifs fill my head. i cant take a test yet and i dont see the doc till feb 2. he used a condom, it didnt break, and i dont think he cummed, but theres always that possibility. Now every time my body does something i immediately think i might be pregnant. I cant stop stressing, any advice? please

You used a condom.

Relax, they are pretty effective.

Try looking into doubling up birth controls. Birth control pills and condoms are very effective, but you can also look for condoms with spermacides too.

thanks, for your advice/support, takes a load off my mind to know people will listen. I'm not on birth control though, which was another addition to my worries, but we used a condom so I dont think I really have a lot to worry about. thanks

will the sperm die when they touch the air? and will it makes girls pregnant if the sperm is around the virginia and not inside of it?

what if he pulled out before WAY before he came? its my 18th day in my cycle and i have a 30 day cycle, it varies from 28-30 days though. can i get pregnant?

ok so i havent taken taken my pill in two weeks havent had a period yet usally get one as soon as i stop my pill my fiance came inside me roughly last week took a test says negtive could i still be pregant

can you be pregnant if he precummed
and now having signs

reply?!!!